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Ruth Marie Glover
1933 - 2022
Ruth Marie Glover
1933 - 2022
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BORN
1933
DIED
2022
Ruth Glover Obituary
Ruthie (Kokx) Glover, of Hart, age 89 passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 26, 2022. Ruthie was born March 21, 1933, in Hart, to Merlin and Frances Kokx.
Ruthie graduated from Marywood Academy in Grand Rapids. She was employed by Hart Public Schools for many years, and was a lifetime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, in Weare Township, where she volunteered endless hours. Her deep faith aided her through all of life’s surprises, even the ones self-inflicted by marrying the neighbor boy, building a home between both sets of parents, and raising a large family.
She enjoyed sewing (especially quilts for each grandchild), cooking, serving (and praying) for others, family, more family, and holding babies. Her family photo albums alone kept Kodak in business for years. She loved her parish family, and the challenge of getting Alan to attend every potluck. Her daily routine included sending greeting cards to everyone she ever knew to show how special they were to her.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Merlin and Frances Kokx; brothers, Jim, Mike, and Tom; and sister, Mary Ann (Merten).
She is survived by: her husband of 69 years, Alan Glover; brother, Bob (Junita); sister, Pearl (Joe) Miller; 10 children, David, Marie (Dean), Jean, Jim (Kelly), Burt (Marcia), Mark (Tami), Amy (Charles), Kathy (Steve), Ken (Pam), Karen (Phil); sisters-in-law, Patricia Hand, and Judy Bailey; 31 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, and many more to come.
Obviously, God heard about her fabulous pies made with real lard, and called her home, wanting to try one himself.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 2, 2022, at St. Joseph Weare Catholic Church, 2380 W. Jackson Rd, Hart, MI 49420, with Father Charles Brown presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 AM until time of Mass. Interment will follow in Mt. Cavalry Cemetery, afterwards a luncheon will be held at the St. Joseph Parish Hall, 2349 W. Jackson Rd, Hart, MI 49420.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The St. Joseph Altar Society.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
42 Entries
Melissa Clevenger
December 8, 2022
Melissa Clevenger
December 8, 2022
Melissa Clevenger
December 8, 2022
Melissa Clevenger
December 8, 2022
I love you Grandma. I am most grateful that Mia has been able to spend so much time with you in the last few years. She now has those memories to cherish forever. Thank you.
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Theresann Pyrett
December 7, 2022
Theresann Pyrett
December 7, 2022
Theresann Pyrett
December 7, 2022
You will be greatly misses grandma, but your legacy will never be forgotten ❤
Madeline Glover
December 6, 2022
Never in my life have I met anyone with a bigger heart. I have been beyond blessed to be loved by her. She has been a guiding light of love and peace my entire life. I will never stop missing you Grandma - I love you so much.
Jay and Shelby Glover
December 6, 2022
Oh Grandma, I could write an entire book just including memories and the life lessons you've instilled in both Shelby and I. As many have said, your service heart is what I think of first, the willingness to help, serve, care for, feed, house, create, and fix for anyone and everyone you've ever met. Having you as a Grandmother has taught me to be respectful and caring for my elders and left a soft spot in my heart. You've left quite an impression on Shelby in just the 7 years we've been together. She always insisted we stopped for a visit, wanted to learn your recipes, and in the recent years has taken on the role of providing deer camp with extra cookies, to ensure no one went without sweets. You were one of a kind.
Karen Pyrett
December 4, 2022
Eulogy for our mom's funeral.
There's so many memories we all could share, but those stories would take years to tell.
In the most recent years she didn't like her hands because they became bent and didn't work like they had previously.
But imagine:
how many diaper pins did she fasten, how many diapers did she wash, bottles warmed, lunches packed, dinners made,
cookies and pies baked, fruit canned and vegetables frozen, hair brushed and ponytails fastened, fevers checked, boo-boo's fixed, laundry hung on clothes lines, then ironed, and folded, beds made, shoes tied, dishes washed, night time prayers with hands folded, bedding tucked so tight as she kissed us goodnight, and how many rosery's her hands must have worn out as she prayed.
Her hands were beautiful, I hope my hands look like hers someday.
She'd shout Praise the Lord all the time. Her prayer list was never short because she was a mighty prayer warrior. A pretty famous one at that. We've all had people ask us, "would your mom pray for me," and she'd pray for any and everyone. Small and big miracles occurred because that's what she prayed for with complete and abiding faith.
"Pray for your enemies," she'd say. I highly doubt she had enemies.
Her faith was unshakable.
She saw the good in everything. Although she was a tiny woman she was a strong woman. She didn't have a mean bone in her body.
She gave the absolute best advice; always be kind.
She often claimed that her kids were all too smart, however, she was far more gifted than she gave herself credit for. I have no idea why she had recipes written down because she remembered them all. As her ten children married, had children and they had children, she knew exactly who was who and where all 80+ were.
The love she poured into her entire family didn't waver. The love she poured into this world is remarkable.
Such tiny footprints to follow, but still impossible to fill.
If you're here or wanted to be, she prayed for you. If you're here or wanted to be, she wants you to know she loves you. Especially this man right here, our incredible Dad, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa.
Dan Glover
December 4, 2022
There are lots of things I'll always remember about Grandma. I'll remember the first time I went squirrel hunting with my dad, and she cooked the squirrel for me. It turns out there is no way to make squirrel taste good. I'll remember the hundreds of times I came over to fix or setup her computer so she could send emails, make birthday cards, and Grandpa could play hearts. I'll remember realizing the reason they couldn't connect to the internet was because their dial up internet needed to be set to pulse dialing. I'll always be amazed how she never forgot to send a home made birthday card to me, my wife Amanda, and my two children year after year. I'll alway cherish the pillow blanket and college quilt she made me. Most of all I'm goin going to miss her pumpkin cookies. I love you Grandma.
Sarah Brown and Family
December 4, 2022
Sarah Brown and Family
December 4, 2022
Sarah Brown and Family
December 4, 2022
Grandma created a legacy of people to share the love of life with. She always asked "how can I help?" She loved Jesus and was a constant joy for me and my family all the time.
Max Glover
December 4, 2022
Grandma words cannot describe the impact you have had on my life and many others. You showed all of us what unconditional love truly is, we will all miss you dearly.
Grandma with Rodney James on the left and Audry Ruth on the right
December 4, 2022
Emily Hills
December 4, 2022
When I think about Grandma Ruthie I think of her Servants heart. She had a mindset of selflessly serving others.
Grandma and Grandpa Glover opened their home to me 4 separate times in college. It was a space I always wanted to return to, so full of love and peace. Grandma always made sure I was fed, had clean laundry, and of course dessert most nights. All of these things were not her responsibility, but she made me feel like she enjoyed doing them for me.
Most of us can agree that she was a Saint, but she also embraced being gracefully human. I noticed this when playing cards/ domino's with grandma and Grandpa. Grandma couldn't hide her competitiveness. I don't quite know why, but it always made me smile and laugh. She would say her classic oh dear bread and beer, or slam her elbow on table, or tease grandpa.
Grandpa do you think she knows that you let her win sometimes?
I'll also cherish how natural she was holding my babies. She never wanted to give them up. She could get them to sleep in a heartbeat. I'll always be a little jeleous of how easy she made it look to be a mother.
I believe grandma was welcomed to heaven by the Lord saying Well done, my good and faithful servant.
We will miss you Grandma! Love you. ❤
Anna Farmaka (Fuller)
December 4, 2022
Grandma cared for all of us , in ways big and small . As our family grew, so did her love. For me, she will always be a reminder of the importance of family. I am deeply grateful to have her memories in my heart.
Lucas Hawley
December 3, 2022
Grandma made the best cookies and pies and was always willing to make chocolate eclairs on my birthday. She will be missed. Love You Grandma!
Paul Merten
December 3, 2022
My special memories of Aunt Ruth began at a very early age, actually it surprised my Mother when I shared it with her when she was still alive.
I'm not sure what mom had to do that day but she needed help to watch me , so who did she turn to to trust her "baby Paulie" to?? Her beloved older sister of course!
As Mom was pulling away to go wherever it was she had to go I remember standing at the front door looking and watching Mom pull away as tears flowed because I wanted to go with Mom.
Aunt Ruth let me be but then quickly got me occupied with milk and cookies and playing with my cousin Karen and kept me busy until Mom arrived.
Of course by that time I didn't want to go.
I as many of her nieces and nephews will miss the yearly birthday card from her and Uncle Alan, but it will be a special memory that we will all have of her and keeps her alive in our hearts.
May God and all the loved ones that have passed before you greet you in your new home, Heaven.
Burton Glover
December 2, 2022
Thank you to all, for the outpouring of love our family recieved today. The shear number of friends and family, far and wide that came to memorialize my mother, is a simple reflection of countless lives she touched with such motherly gentleness and a loving heart. She will be missed but her example of love lives on in each of you. GOD Bless you all, The Glover Ten and Dad
Jennifer Rose
December 2, 2022
Peace and comfort to Alan, each of her children, grandchildren, spouses and all of those who had the opportunity to be loved, mothered, fed and mentored by Ruthie. Ruth's example of loving by being present in the moment through food, listening, laughing, and mothering molded many of us. I am forever grateful. My love to all of the family - Jen
Paula and Daryl Kipke
December 2, 2022
We know from Pam and Ken what a special person Ruthie was and that she will be terribly missed. Our hearts go out to all of her family.
Bob and Mary Beckman
December 1, 2022
Our sincere condolences to the entire Glover family.
Stacey Zapolski
November 30, 2022
When I look back at my childhood, one of my most treasured times was getting to sleep at Uncle Alan and Aunt Ruthie’s house during cherry season. Seeing the daily notes in the bathroom Guidepost, getting ‘sugared’ cereal that Ruthie always had a full stock of, the abundance of homemade cookies and treats, but most of all, I loved how Aunt Ruthie always made me FEEL. I grew up thinking for sure I was her favorite, and so did hundreds of others, because she loved hard in that tiny but mighty body of hers. I’m thinking of all you Glover’s, especially Uncle Alan, and I’m thankful to growing up with your family.
Judy (Glover) Bailey
November 30, 2022
Ruthie had the spiritual life to be envied. She was quietly thoughtful and kind. While they were dating,I helped brother Alan with his spelling! It must have worked, we were fortunate to have Ruthie in our family.
Christine VanderWall
November 29, 2022
Kathy and Steve, we know how much your mom meant to you, and the time you spent caring for her. We are sorry for your loss, but know she is well cared for now.
Love, Chris and Jack
Barb Tanis
November 29, 2022
Jim and Kelly,
It looks like heaven gained an extra special angel. She sounded like an amazing lady.
Katrina Pehrson
November 29, 2022
Sweet Aunt Ruthie
You were loved by many family and friends. I have many beautiful memories with you and all my cousins.can imagine what grandma And grandpa Kokx thought when the Merten car dove in while you all lived there for awhile when your house was being built. yikes 18 kids!!! A very special lady to me!!! We know you’re in heaven with the rest of the family peace and love is finally yours.
Love to all my cousins the loss of a mom is still hard today. Praying for you!
Trina Pehrson
Dorothy Moul
November 29, 2022
Summer 1986, I was pregnant with our 4th child, pushing the other three in one grocery cart and pulling the cart with actual groceries behind me in the store. She saw me, patted my arm and said "you're going to be just fine. I was." I don't honestly know if she recognized me as a classmate and friend of Mark's, but I knew she was his mom and that she'd had a large family. Her words encouraged me so very much that day; I've never forgotten them. I've tried to follow her example of saying a kind word to young moms who may seem overwhelmed. My condolences on your great loss.
Michael Kieliszewski
November 29, 2022
Mark,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. From the obituary she must have been well liked in the community and very family orientated. I am sure she will be greatly missed. Chrish the memories.
Mike Kieliszewski
In memory of a god mother who will always be remembered for her kindness and continued commitment to caring for those she touched over the years. Warmest regards, Richard Bray
Richard Bray
November 29, 2022
Marguerite DeShane
November 29, 2022
Mark and Tami and family - What a beautiful Mom to you all....Heaven has received an amazing angel to watch over you. The years of memories - hold those close. I am thinking of you and wish I had the right words to say but they are hard at times like this. Just know I care and sending Hugs. Maggie
Betty Pleva
November 28, 2022
Gary and I send our deepest sympathies to everyone. She was a strong positive role model in the faith community. Her presence will be greatly missed.
Deborah Windell
November 28, 2022
Wonderful lady. Will be missed by many of your Lakeside family. Rest In Peace.
Amy Sisavath
November 28, 2022
My deepest condolences my friend. Losing a parent especially a mom is very difficult. Hugs to you and your family ❤❤❤
Mary Jo Schaner (Merten)
November 28, 2022
Aunt Ruth always had a hug and a question for me. She would giggle when I told her she was my favorite aunt. The one thing I could always count on, was a birthday card from her, every single year!!! She will definitely be missed by me!!
Haggai’s
November 28, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to The Glover family in your time of sorrow. Know our prayers and thoughts are with you❤
Justin Glover
November 28, 2022
Grandma- we will miss you! You had such a large heart, were sweet and strong.
Laura Kalchik
November 28, 2022
Ruthie was a wonderful mother in law to me when I was a young woman and mother. She inspired me. I loved her roasts. I love making her asparagus cassarole. She was encouraging and understanding. I will always be grateful to have had her and Alan in my life in the way they were. She was a special grandmother to my children Jason, Justin, and Jordan. I'm holding the entire family in love and light.
Joanne Beyer
November 28, 2022
Ruthie was a warm, loving and caring person. I have known her for many years. She was always so smiley. She will be sadly missed. My Thoughts and Prayers for Ruthie Glover and her Family. May she RIP.
GRACE ROWLEY
November 28, 2022
WE WERE GOOD AND SPECIAL FRIENDS AT MARYWOOD. MY SYMPATHY, PRAYERS AND LOVE TO YOU, ALAN, AND FAMILY. GOD LOVE YOU.
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